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Kyle Chamber of Commerce welcomes new Gary Job Corps Center Director

Pictured are from City of Kyle Management Debbie Guerra, Lauren Lyons, Amber Schmerts, Will Atkinson, Kyle Chamber President Julie Snyder, Kyle Chamber Membership Representative Tarence Hines, Gary Job Corps Director Angela Rackley and Business Community Liaison Randolph Goodman.
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Kyle Chamber of Commerce welcomes new Gary Job Corps Center Director

At its September meeting, the Kyle Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new Center Director of the Gary Job Corps Center Angela Rackley, who comes with more than 20 years of experience as the director of the Charleston, Sacramento, Albuquerque, Little Rock and Schriver Job Corps Centers. Additionally, Rackley brings a wealth of knowledge as a Corporate Director of Student Support Services, Student Development Director and Executive Director of Youth Employment Services. The Gary Job Corps Center came under new management by EQUUS Workforce Solutions effective April 1.

Annual Eddie Durham Jazz Festival set for Oct. 21

Austin’s First Lady of Jazz, Pamela Hart, performed with her quintet at last year’s Eddie Durham Jazz Festival.
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Annual Eddie Durham Jazz Festival set for Oct. 21

The Calaboose African American History Museum is celebrating the musical contributions and legacy of San Marcos native, Eddie Durham, with a free concert in Eddie Durham Park, 205 MLK Drive, across from the Calaboose Museum. Durham was a gifted jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer and arranger in the swing era. His work contributed to the popularity of Glen Miller, Bennie Moten, Count Basie and Jimmie Lunceford. He is credited with being the first person to record an amplified guitar when he was featured on the 1935 Jimmie Lunceford recording of Durham’s arrangement of “Hittin’ the Bottle.”

‘Sirena & Friends’ Music series teaches children about selfempowerment

Jessica Mejia is Sirena del Rio: The Indigenous Mermaid of the San Marcos River.
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‘Sirena & Friends’ Music series teaches children about selfempowerment

San Marcos has an indigenous mermaid named Sirena del Rio who shares her magic through storytelling and song. Embodied by master naturalist Jessica Mejia, Sirena del Rio weaves together elements of nature, heritage and mental health to teach young children about self-empowerment.

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City officials announced Thursday that due to the repeated failures of large diameter limbs, the presence of multiple stems arising from one point and damage from winter storm Uri, the city has decided to remove the large ash tree located at the intersection of Hopkins Street and Riverside Drive on Friday. Motorists should exercise caution in this area throughout the day as crews work to take down the tree.
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Tree removal is planned

Tree removal is planned

The Life of Riley’s
The Life of Riley’s

Riley’s Tavern appears worn on the outside and welcoming within. Riley’s celebrates its 90th anniversary Sept. 30.
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The Life of Riley’s

Island Texas Band plays the outdoor stage at Riley’s on Sept. 2 for the tavern’s 16th annual luau. The outdoor stage features a variety of bands year-round such as local favorites The Homebodies to bands on tour like The Derailers and Hank Williams IV.
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The Life of Riley’s

Texas’s oldest tavern celebrates 90 years

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